Shorty Jangala Robertson (1930–2014)
What is Shorty Jangala Robertson’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Shorty Jangala Robertson at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,305 including buyer’s premium (middle half $813–$1,456, n=5). The auction record is $7,645 for NGAPA JUKURRPA (WATER DREAMING) PUYURRU (2010, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGAPA JUKURRPA (WATER DREAMING) PUYURRU, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $7,645 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | Ngapa Jukurrpa, 2014 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,642 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Water Dreaming | Acrylic on linen | $2,327 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Yelka (Bush Onion Dreaming), 2012 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,491 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 5 | Ngapa (Rain) Dreaming, 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,456 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (synthetic polymer paint on canvas), 1930 | Painting | $1,305 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Ngapa dreaming, 2004 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $1,160 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | Ngapa Jukurrpa - Water Dreaming, 2005 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $846 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Ngapa Jukurrpa, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $813 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Ngapa Jukurrpa, 2010 | Acrylic on linen | $732 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,232 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,076 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Shorty Jangala Robertson is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $846. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Shorty Jangala Robertson sold in 2026 for $1,305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Shorty Jangala Robertson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Shorty Jangala Robertson on OpeningBid →What is a Shorty Jangala Robertson work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shorty Jangala Robertson work is $846.
The median Shorty Jangala Robertson painting sells for $1,232 across 16 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 33 | $1,232†‡ | $7,645 | 48.5% | 2026-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $821–$2,691†‡ | $1,816†‡ | $7,645 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $7,645 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,494† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shorty Jangala Robertson worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shorty Jangala Robertson work is $846. The median Shorty Jangala Robertson painting sells for $1,232 across 16 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Shorty Jangala Robertson painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shorty Jangala Robertson painting is $1,232. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Shorty Jangala Robertson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shorty Jangala Robertson painting is $7,645.
What is the average price of a large Shorty Jangala Robertson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shorty Jangala Robertson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Shorty Jangala Robertson's auction record?
Shorty Jangala Robertson's auction record is $7,645, set in 2010.
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